Associate Marriage and Family Therapist AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Full-time W-2 position | Remote in California Job description We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist to join our growing outpatient psychiatric practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate who wants strong clinical supervision, a steady caseload, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary psychiatric team. The practice provides patient referrals, so therapists are not responsible for marketing or finding clients. About the role The AMFT will provide insurance-based individual psychotherapy through secure telehealth to adolescents and adults, as well as couples therapy. The therapist will work alongside a psychiatrist, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinical team members. All services are delivered remotely from a private, secure, HIPAA-compliant location in California.
Responsibilities
Provide individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, as well as couples therapy, through secure telehealth. Complete timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation in DrChrono. Use the practice's AI-assisted documentation tools while reviewing all notes for accuracy, completeness, privacy, and medical necessity. Develop treatment plans and monitor progress toward measurable goals. Collaborate with the psychiatrist, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinical team members. Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, and required training. Assess clinical risk, follow practice escalation procedures, and seek consultation when needed. Maintain professional and ethical standards consistent with California BBS requirements and applicable professional guidelines. Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and practice policies. What we offer Clinical supervision under a licensed LMFT, with supervision hours provided in accordance with California BBS requirements. A steady stream of practice-generated referrals with no marketing or client-acquisition requirement. AI-assisted documentation tools and administrative support. A supportive, collaborative team environment with open-door access to clinical consultation. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. Compensation and schedule Clinical compensation $30 per completed clinical hour or session. Nonclinical compensation $20 per hour for required documentation, supervision, training, meetings, and other assigned administrative work. Employment status Full-time, W-2 employee, non-exempt/hourly. All clinical and nonclinical hours worked are paid according to the compensation schedule. Full-time schedule Full-time position with a consistent weekly schedule. Associates are expected to be scheduled for at least 30 clinical hours per week. Availability Flexible scheduling with work hours generally falling between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., depending on the day. Employees may work 5 weekdays or 4 weekdays plus Saturday. Benefits and additional support For eligible employees, benefits may include the following, subject to applicable plan terms and practice policies. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. 40 hours of sick pay per year. Administrative support that handles scheduling, client issues, billing and more, allowing you to focus on what you do best. Training provided and continuing education reimbursement. Partial reimbursement for personal technology use. Clinical supervision is provided.
Qualifications
Active California registration as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or a qualifying related field. Ability to provide developmentally appropriate care to adolescents and adults, and clinically appropriate therapy to couples. Strong clinical judgment, reliability, organization, and ability to work independently while collaborating with a team. Ability to complete timely documentation and use telehealth, EHR, and AI-assisted documentation technology responsibly. Private, secure, HIPAA-compliant remote workspace and reliable internet connection. Current residence in Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County, or San Bernardino County is ideal. How to apply Please email your resume and a brief statement of interest to [email protected] with the subject line "Associate Therapist position - [First and Last name]" Pay: $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 – 34.0 per week Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you currently have an active California AMFT registration? How many supervised experience hours did you complete as an MFT trainee during graduate school? How many additional supervised experience hours have you accrued toward LMFT licensure as an AMFT, excluding your graduate school trainee hours? Did you read the compensation structure and benefits package described in the job posting? Are you available to be scheduled for 30 clinical hours per week? Work Location: Remote